Tod’s has received two significant accolades in the global luxury fashion sector, highlighting the Italian brand’s enduring influence and commitment to craftsmanship.
Diego Della Valle, President of Tod’s Group, was presented with the Changemaker Award for Craftsmanship at the third edition of the Changemakers in Luxury Fashion event.
Organised by Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana, the award celebrates Della Valle’s dedication to product quality, artisanal excellence and the preservation of traditional skills. It also recognises his efforts in passing on this expertise to future generations, particularly through the Bottega dei Mestieri initiative.
The award citation credited Della Valle’s vision of “Artisanal Intelligence”, which integrates human skill, cultural heritage and innovative creativity. His leadership has helped reinforce Made in Italy as a globally respected benchmark for sustainable luxury.
In response, Della Valle said: “Craftsmanship is the true essence of Italian luxury: a heritage made of hands, time and knowledge that cannot be replicated. It is a national value for Italy and must be protected and enhanced through concrete investments, starting with the training of young people.”
He added that the Bottega dei Mestieri programme aims to instil not only professional competence but also a culture of care and passion in craft. “Being an artisan is something noble and we must make this profession desirable and promote it,” he said.
Separately, Tod’s was named International Brand of the Year at the WWD x Saudi Fashion Awards in Riyadh. The event, hosted by the Saudi Fashion Commission in collaboration with WWD, acknowledged the continued global expansion and esteem of the Tod’s brand as a representative of Made in Italy.
The recognition was part of the WWD Global Fashion & Beauty Summit, which brought together key figures from across the fashion and beauty industries. Tod’s Creative Director Matteo Tamburini was among those participating in the summit.
